June 29, 2009

Cool Movies

Jrex's evaluation of a movie short that we caught on PBS:

We saw a great short film on PBS the other day-it's only 20minutes long. It's called "Room 10" starring Robin Wright Penn and KrisKristoferson and actually co-directed by Jennifer Aniston. The soliloquyby Kristoferson is one of the best descriptions of what makes a marriagefor the long haul – beautiful, real without mushy hollywood sentiment.

------------Last night we watched Bella, which is out on DVD. It's a beautiful, impressionistic movie that will linger in your mind for the next few days. An exploration of how one day can change your life. The director/writer's inspiration sprang from his grandmother's phrase, "If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans". It's got one of the best male Latino characters I've ever seen. Flawed, yet gentle, he seems like someone you'd treasure as a friend.

The Cast

Moi: Inner-city raised, east/west-coast infused artist/designer and friend-maker. Currently embracing life as a Texan.
Jrex: A kimchee infused New Yorker who is FINALLY published and starting his first 'real' job at the ripe age of 43.
Brex: Born in September 2011. Our long awaited chunky monkey. He's mellow, happy, funny--what more could a grateful parent want?
Muttola: She's a 'purebred Baltimore Brown' dog (aka a rescue during the Baltimore phase of our sojourn).